Cleveland, Ohio pay transparency law: pay in job ads
In force
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- Who it applies to
- Employers with 15 or more employees in Cleveland. Internal transfers and promotions are exempt.
- What the ad must include
- The salary range or scale. Salary is defined broadly and includes benefits.
- Effective date
- 27 October 2025 (Ordinance 104-2025).
- Penalties
- Up to $1,000 for a first violation and up to $2,500 for a second, enforced by the Fair Employment Wage Board.